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Y453 BLJ

2001 Suzuki VZ800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

16,841 mi
Last recorded16,841 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki VZ80013,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 BLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZ800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 16,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 16,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 16,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 16,514 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 16,410 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 16,410 miles

Stop lamp not working front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,231 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 16,055 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2017 15,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,563 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

number plate has the minimum allowed border

number plate holder loose but secure

Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,529 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Mar 2015 14,529 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,489 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,216 miles

rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,713 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 11,713 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Jul 2010 11,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,914 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2006 9,743 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 9,743 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki VZ800?

Based on 15,164 MOT tests across 1,268 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 97
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 58
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Y453 BLJ is a 2001 Suzuki VZ800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki VZ800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 13,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki VZ800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y453 BLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VZ800 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki VZ800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y453 BLJ is a 2001 Suzuki VZ800, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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